Remember Clock Killin’ Corey Dillon? The bruising running back was the final piece of the New England Patriots 2004 Super Bowl team and still holds the team’s single-season record for rushing yards. Here’s what Dillon is up to these days:
Where are former Patriots now? | Corey Dillon (2004-2006)
These days, Dillon lives in the San Fernando Valley, just north of Los Angeles. The 50-year-old former NFL star has been lying low in his post-football life, focusing on his family and putting his kids through school.
In an interview last year, Dillon said the big item on his agenda was fixing the hook in his golf swing.
Unlike a lot of his Patriots teammates, who have gone into various coaching and media roles, Dillon said he’s focused on “just living the easy life” and “staying off the grid.”
“I’ve been underground for a decade, and people haven’t really seen me,” Dillon said with a laugh.
Dillon has made more public appearances in recent years and has been active on his Instagram page.
He currently serves as a brand ambassador for Kudo Popcorn, a “protein-packed popcorn.”
In an interview with “Bengal Jim & Friends,” Dillon said he’s been hit by the “travel bug” and has been hopping in his RV to check out new destinations.
A four-time Pro Bowler, Dillon was selected in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
It was the second time Dillon has been drafted by a pro team. A multi-sport star in high school, Dillon was drafted in the 34th round of the 1993 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres. Howecer, the Washington native chose to focus on football. Dillon played at Garden City Community College in Kansas and Dixie State College in Utah before transferring to Washington.
After reaching the NFL, Dillon quickly made an impact in Cincinnati, running for over 1,000 yards in his first six seasons. In 2000, Dillon ran for 278 yards in a game, setting the NFL single-game rushing record (which has since been broken).
But in 2003, Dillon’s relationship with the Bengals frayed, leading to a contentious end to his tenure. He famously threw his gear into the stands after his final game with the team. The Bengals and Dillon have since mended their relationship.
In 2024, the team enshrined Dillon in their Ring of Honor. Dillon, who once criticized Cincinnati’s picks for the Ring of Honor, has since said that “time heals everything.”
In 2004, the Patriots traded a second-round pick for Dillon, adding a pivotal player to a team that had just won its second Super Bowl in two years.
Dillon was a force to be reckoned with that season, running for a career-high 1,635 yards. Dillon spent three seasons in New England and remained a consistent presence on the goal line, rushing for at least 12 touchdowns each season.
In early 2007, Dillon asked for his release from the Patriots and retired.
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Remember Clock Killin’ Corey Dillon? The bruising running back was the final piece of the New England Patriots 2004 Super Bowl team and still holds the team’s single-season record for rushing yards. Here’s what Dillon is up to these days:
Where are former Patriots now? | Corey Dillon (2004-2006)
These days, Dillon lives in the San Fernando Valley, just north of Los Angeles. The 50-year-old former NFL star has been lying low in his post-football life, focusing on his family and putting his kids through school.
In an interview last year, Dillon said the big item on his agenda was fixing the hook in his golf swing.
Unlike a lot of his Patriots teammates, who have gone into various coaching and media roles, Dillon said he’s focused on “just living the easy life” and “staying off the grid.”
“I’ve been underground for a decade, and people haven’t really seen me,” Dillon said with a laugh.
Dillon has made more public appearances in recent years and has been active on his Instagram page.
He currently serves as a brand ambassador for Kudo Popcorn, a “protein-packed popcorn.”
In an interview with “Bengal Jim & Friends,” Dillon said he’s been hit by the “travel bug” and has been hopping in his RV to check out new destinations.
A four-time Pro Bowler, Dillon was selected in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
It was the second time Dillon has been drafted by a pro team. A multi-sport star in high school, Dillon was drafted in the 34th round of the 1993 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres. Howecer, the Washington native chose to focus on football. Dillon played at Garden City Community College in Kansas and Dixie State College in Utah before transferring to Washington.
After reaching the NFL, Dillon quickly made an impact in Cincinnati, running for over 1,000 yards in his first six seasons. In 2000, Dillon ran for 278 yards in a game, setting the NFL single-game rushing record (which has since been broken).
But in 2003, Dillon’s relationship with the Bengals frayed, leading to a contentious end to his tenure. He famously threw his gear into the stands after his final game with the team. The Bengals and Dillon have since mended their relationship.
In 2024, the team enshrined Dillon in their Ring of Honor. Dillon, who once criticized Cincinnati’s picks for the Ring of Honor, has since said that “time heals everything.”
In 2004, the Patriots traded a second-round pick for Dillon, adding a pivotal player to a team that had just won its second Super Bowl in two years.
Dillon was a force to be reckoned with that season, running for a career-high 1,635 yards. Dillon spent three seasons in New England and remained a consistent presence on the goal line, rushing for at least 12 touchdowns each season.
In early 2007, Dillon asked for his release from the Patriots and retired.
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